July+9+Logger+Notes

IN ATTENDANCE: Jeff, Steve, Lisa, Linda, Mary, Renee, Wendy, Alexa, Emily, Terri


 * Introductions
 * Review of pre-institute notes; demo on Wiki notes. Looked at previous types of minutes. Wiki Training to come.
 * Website demo for daily writing prompt ideas = http://writingfix.com
 * Today's Writing Prompt - select one topic from 5. We heard wonderful stories of memorable rooms: a cozy bedroom in Minneapolis, an attic in Pennsylvania, and a great room; favorite teachers, comic relief with an embarrassing moment and stupidity in D.C.; a subway experience, and awesome family members.
 * Discussion of teacher demo (30% of grade!)
 * Teacher Demo: Roper's 8-Part Greek Essay. Divided into groups and each took a portion of the persuasive essay: No Cell Phones in the Classroom!!!!

LUNCH from 12:12 - 1:15 - Laaaaaaaaaaaa!


 * Discussion of syllabus. Detailed discussion of teacher demo requirements and looked at samples.
 * Updated duty list/calendar
 * Steve took call to check on his air conditioning problem.
 * Discussion of course grades.
 * Details re: annotated bibliography, position paper, literary reflection, teacher metaphor
 * Sample article summary
 * Divided into committee groups and discussed duties/responsibilities

ADJOURNED until tomorrow!!!